Question 1

i'm taking amiodarone with alcohol drinking?is it okay?

Accepted Answer

Careful: Amiodarone can be toxic to the liver, as can alcohol. It is not a good mix. Further, amiodarone may be prescribed for atrial fibrillation, where alcohol may lead to atrial fibrillation; working against each other, so to say.

Question 2

how should i go off of amiodarone?

Accepted Answer

Quickly.: If you have been recommended to stop amiodarone, there is no need for a "wean" or for a taper.  You can stop the drug suddenly.  It has  a very long half-life, so will be in your system even months after you stop taking the pills.

Question 3

please describe the medication: amiodarone?

Accepted Answer

Antiarrhythmic: This medication is a drug used to treat cardiac rhythm disturbances.  It is very effective even in patients with poor ventricular function but caution must be exercised to be vigilant for pulmonary inflammation and thyroid function abnormalities.

Question 4

what are your experiences with amiodarone ?

Accepted Answer

It is an : Effective drug in the right patient. It can be useful to treat atrial and ventricular arrythmias. It is no without side effects and patients need to be closely followed by the prescribing doctor.

Question 5

which are the safer alternatives to amiodarone?

Accepted Answer

All the same: All drugs in this group called class lll antiarhytmics including amiodarone have potentially serious side effects that can be life threatening. Amiodarone compared to others have in addition side effects that affect the thyroid ,lungs, liver etc. It is best to discuss thoroughly the other drugs (sotalol,Ibutilide,etc) with cardiologist experienced in using these drugs

Question 6

does amiodarone cause gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone: Nausea, vomiting and pancreatitis are listed as adverse reactions to this medication.

Question 7

how does amiodarone affect patients?

Accepted Answer

Differently: Amiodarone is a medication with many known side effects, many of which are rare. It can help treat life threatening arrhythmias and is an imprortant medication. Most people tolerate it just fine but there can be side effects affecting the thyroid, lungs, liver, and skin which at times can be irreversible. Treatment with this medication requires careful monitoring.

Question 8

what are the side effects of amiodarone?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone: Read the print out from pharmacist carefully. Serious side effects include lung, liver, and thyroid problems in a small percentage of patients.

Question 9

who should not take cordarone (amiodarone)?

Accepted Answer

Not a good question: Difficult to answer a negative question. 
Better question is : When should cordarone (amiodarone) be prescribed to patients: Cordarone (amiodarone) should only be given to people who need it and only under supervision of cardiologist or qualified internist

Question 10

what is more effective, lidocaine or amiodarone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I am assuming you are referring to the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias.  Both can be effect in the treatment of acute ventricular arrhythmias, however Lidocaine is not used for prolonged therapy.

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